Demarches

/dəˈmɑːrʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of demarche; multiple diplomatic moves, formal approaches, or official proceedings.

Etymology

From demarche + -s (plural). Maintains the French pronunciation pattern with the final 's' often silent in English.

Kelly Says

Throughout the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet Union constantly filed demarches against each other—they were sophisticated ways of showing disapproval without actually shooting missiles.

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